Featuring a quotation about the oak tree, this design is worked in a long sampler format and finished into a huswife/sewing roll. A simple modification will let you frame it if you prefer - or separate into smalls. General finishing guidelines are included. Previously a class exclusive, this is now... Read more
150 years ago, in September of 1874, Anna Funk arrived in New York as part of a large and organized immigration of Mennonites from what is now Ukraine to the central plains of the United States. Her sampler of motifs, requested of her friends before her departure, is a small part of the larger story... Read more
Pumpkins, colorful leaves, squirrels - just a few things that come to mind when thinking of fall. It's a favorite season for many of us and a dream to design for! Hand-dyed buttons and a brass charm are included.
Pattern is stitched on 36 count Wheat using Classic Colorworks threads. Stitch count is 65 x 79 for pin pillow and 127 x 72 for berry.
Note from the designer: Next in the seasonal buttoned-up designs features spring. It's full of happy, colorful blooms - and those hand-dyed buttons are included. The design says "Spring, Live simply, Bloom Wildly."
Models are stitched on 40ct Picadill White legacy linen from... Read more
Note from the designer: A stunning reproduction, with unusual alphabet placement and a garden teeming with birds and lovely floral motifs; a charted adaptation for the lower portion only is also included. Other than a small number of eyelets, everything is standard cross stitches
Note from the designer: Based on a silk gauze antique embroidery in my collection, this plump, pampered cat is adapted for linen and finished as a drum - although easily framed up or finished as you like.
Model stitched 1 over 2 on 36ct Shiloh from Needle & Flax (comparable to DMC 422)... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring three berries with the alphabet!
Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Affogato from Fiber on a Whim using Weeks Dye Works floss with Weeks Dye Wools and Lady Dot Creates for finishing. Stitch count is 127 x 72.
Note from the designer: "Wrapping up this popular series with X,Y,Z, and a larger block for our quilting bee. That larger block has been modified just slightly for a cute outtake example. All portions of this series will continue to be available indefinitely, so anyone who thinks they might be... Read more
"May your trouble be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door."
Orphanage Sampler and Orphanage Berry stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Tycho using Soie Gobelins Silk #SGS-945 (or DMC 498). Stitch Count: (sampler) 92x108 & (berry) 106x86.... Read more
The sampler model is stitched on 45 ct. Jersey Cream Legacy linen using Au ver a Soie 100/3 silk #SMS-241. Stitch count is 129 x 124. Oranments are shown on 32 count Cream Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks Belle Soie Silk Floss. Stitch counts vary. Finished with Lasy Dot Creates Modtherlode rayon ribbon.
Celebrating the Festival of Lights, this cheerful pin pillow and companion berry are a quick stitch and easy to finish for offering your Hanukkah blessings. Includes hand dyed micro' buttons to embellish your stitching as you like.
Both models stitched on 36 ct. Cream Edinburg linen using Classic Colororks and DMC thread. Stitch count is 127 x 72.
The companion to Life is Better Meow, this simple design is easy to customize for your favorite doggie partner by changing up the colors and/or adding a spot or two, etc. Charted for DMC. The chart pack includes the berry and pin pillow designs, and is... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring a spooky Halloween crossword puzzle!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Timberwolf from Seraphim Hand linen using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count for the game board design: 120 x 154, berry is 127 x 72, and drum is 190 x 35.
Note from the designer: You will need 10 yards (2 skeins) of Mascara if you plan to stitch all three pieces.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the Christmas phrase "May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas"!
Model stitched on 32 ct. Lambswool linen from Wichelt Imports using The Gentle Art thread. Stitch count is 105 x 140.
Each chartpak includes instructions for three berries; this first release is the partridge, turtle doves and the French hens. Models stitched on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126 x 72 each. Design Size: 7" x 4"
Models stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count for each design is 126x72. Design Size: 8" x 5" Finishing instructions included. Includes patterns for "Swimming Swans, Maids" and Dancing Ladies."
12 Berries of Christmas Part 4 - Days, 10, 11, 12. Models stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 126x72 each. Design Size: 7" x 4"
Berry model is stitched on 36 Ct. "Tycho" linen stitched with Weeks Dye Works floss and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 79W X 72H. Design Size: 5" x 4" Cushion model stitched on 40 Ct. "Ale" linen with Gentle Art Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 79W X 55H. Design Size: 4" x 3"
Berry Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tycho linen by Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 127x72. Design Size: 8" x 4" Cushion Model is stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Ale linen by Picture This Plus. Stitch Count: 79W x 55H. Design Size: 4" x 3" Designs use Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Mill Hill Beads. Finishing instructions are included.
Berry Model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. Tycho by Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 127x72. Design Size: 8" x 4" Cushion model is stitched over two on 40 Ct. Ale by Picture this Plus using Gentle Art floss. Stitch Count: 79x55. Design Size: 4" x 3" (Items in box are for both patterns)
Berry model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tycho linen by Picture This Plus with Weeks Dye Works Garnet and Mill Hill beads 42043. Stitch Count: 127W x 72H. Finished Size: 7" x 4"
Cushion model stitched on 40 Ct. Ale linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler thread Otter Creek. Stitch Count: 79W x 55H. Finished Size: 4" x 3"
Pattern by Erica Michaels featuring cute needlework inspired pincushions with birds.
Model stitched on 36 ct. Wren linen from PTP using The Gentle Art , Classic Colorworks and DMC threads. Stitch count is 126 x 72 (Large Berry) and 205 x 121 (Small Berry). The finished sizes are 7" x 4" and 11.36" x 6.72".
Model stitched on a fat quarter 35 Ct. Cocoa using Needlepoint Inc. and Gloriana Threads. A 5.5" x 3.5" piece of 30 Ct. silk gauze used to make scissor fob. Finishing instructions included.
Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen using DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 126x72. Design Size: 7" x 4" Finishing instructions included.
May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand in your toes. The model is stitched over two on 36 Ct. Legacy linen from Picture This Plus using Gentle Arts and DMC floss. The pattern includes the cover model design and a silk gauze design. Just pins pack jp191 "Shoreline" is also optional. Stitch count 93x94.
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Heirloom Gold hand-dyed linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 180W x 171H. Design Size: 12" x 12"
"Make me, dear Lord, polite and kind to everyone, I pray. And may I ask you how you find Yourself dear Lord, today? Do unto others as ye would they should do unto you." Model stitched one over two on 40 Ct. Picadill White using DMC floss, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count: 209x184. Design Size: 10" x 9".
Both models stitched one over two on 36 Ct. Vellum using Weeks Dye Works. Stitch Count for Berry: 127x72. Design Size: 7" x 4". Stitch Count for Pin Pillow: 56x65. Design Size: 3" x 4". Embellishments Included.
The berries are stitched on 37 count Russian Tea Cake Legacy linen from Access Commodities using Belle Soie silk from Classic Colorworks. Stitch count for all three is 127 x 72
"Pine cones, leafy sidewalks, crisp morning air." "Leaves are falling, Autumn is calling". Model stitched on 36 ct. Faun linen using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 119 x 63.
Cross stitch pattern by Erica Michaels Needleart Desins featuring autumn themes berries with the sentiments "Happy Fall Y'all", "Autumn Leaves Abound" and "The Pick of the Patch"!
Model stitched on 36 ct. Heartland linen using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 127w x 72h.
"Have a holly jolly Christmas, the best time of the year." Model stitched on 37 ct. Aesthetic White Legacy linen using Classic Colorworks thread. Stitch count is 126 x 72.
"Beware, Halloween is in the air. The moon is full, beware." "Beware, somethint wicked this way comes"
Models are stitched on 32 ct. Witching Hour/Subtle linen using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count for the framed model is 82 x 96, cushion 99 x 41 and berry is 127 x 72.
Just as the title suggests, these berries are full of snowy fun and perfect for your decor all through the season. As with the other berry trios in this series, you have one design which is monochromatic and two other berries to complete the set - a cardinal in the snow and some wooly sheep bundled... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring four different mermaid themed sayings! "Mermaids welcome", "I'm salty but sweet", "Sea Hag Noun: A mermaid before she has her coffee", "She sells sea shells by the seashore".
Model stitched on 40 ct Silk Gauze and 36 ct Sand from Picture This Plus using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring three Christmas ornaments!
Model stitched on 35 ct. natural brown linen from Wichelt using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count is 60 x 178.
Cross stitch pattern from Erica Michaels featuring the phrase "May the abundance off this table never fail and never be less thanks to the blessings of God, who has fed us and satisfied our needs. To Him be the glory forever in peace let us eat this food which the Lord hath provided for us.... Read more